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State Attorney Hasterer

A state attorney who is an acquaintance of Josef K.

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Also known as Hasterer

First appearance: chapter one arrest conversation with mrs grubach then miss b rstner

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K. experiences a psychological peak of relief and lassitude as his uncle’s arrival—long dreaded—finally materi…

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